Chiefs

28 - 7

Full Time

Highlanders

Chiefs vs Highlanders

Events

Commentary

Live Updates

It's all over! The referee has blown their whistle to end the game.

80'

Jermaine Ainsley comes on.

78'

Saula Mau comes off.

78'

Kemara Hauiti-Parapara comes on.

75'

Mitch Hunt comes off.

75'

Conversion

Damian McKenzie has kicked a conversion.

75'

Try

A series of passes by Chiefs results in a try for Shaun Stevenson

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Shaun Stevenson took full advantage.

73'

Damian McKenzie played a key part in that try.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Martin Bogado getting some game time.

73'

Highlanders decide to make a substitution, with Freddie Burns being replaced.

73'

A gap opened in the defence and Etene Nanai-Seturo took full advantage.

72'

Chiefs make a substitution with Pita Gus Sowakula coming on.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Naitoa Ah Kuoi coming off.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Daniel Rona coming on.

69'

Chiefs make a substitution with Rameka Poihipi coming off.

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with Sean Withy coming on.

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with James Lentjes coming off.

69'

Highlanders make a substitution with Connor Garden-Bachop coming on.

65'

Highlanders make a substitution with Martin Bogado coming off.

65'

The defensive line has been broken as Josh Ioane goes through the gap.

63'

Highlanders sub Leni Apisai comes onto the field.

61'

Rhys Marshall departs for Highlanders.

61'

Josh Ioane comes on for Chiefs.

59'

Emoni Narawa leaves the field.

59'

George Dyer comes on for Chiefs.

59'

John Ryan leaves the field.

59'

Cortez Ratima comes on for Chiefs.

59'

Brad Weber leaves the field.

59'

Bradley Slater comes on for Chiefs.

59'

Samisoni Taukei'aho leaves the field.

59'

Ollie Norris comes on for Chiefs.

59'

Aidan Ross leaves the field.

59'

Ayden Johnstone comes on for Highlanders.

59'

Ethan de Groot leaves the field.

59'

Conversion

The touch judges raise their flags as Freddie Burns kicks the conversion.

59'

Try

Highlanders are only a few metres out, surely they must score! And they do with Mosese Dawai touching down.

58'

Aaron Smith played a key part in that try.

58'

Yellow Card

Sam Cane (Chiefs) is shown a yellow card

57'

Jake Te Hiwi comes on for Highlanders.

55'

Fetuli Paea leaves the field.

55'

Damian McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the left of the posts.

55'

Try

Nothing was going to stop Samipeni Finau from scoring as they record the try for Chiefs.

54'

What a run here by Samipeni Finau as they get over the gainline!

54'

That's a great try assist by Emoni Narawa.

54'

What a run here by Brad Weber as they get over the gainline!

54'

What a run here by Alex Nankivell as they get over the gainline!

53'

Damian McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

52'

Saula Mau comes on.

52'

Jermaine Ainsley comes off.

52'

Try

Shaun Stevenson scores! That alone was worth the admission price!!!

51'

What a run here by Shaun Stevenson as they get over the gainline!

50'

Rameka Poihipi sets up the try.

50'

Yellow Card

Shannon Frizell (Highlanders) is shown a yellow card

50'

Samisoni Taukei'aho makes the break as the defence re-enacts the parting of the red sea.

49'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie makes no mistake with that penalty goal attempt.

46'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Shaun Stevenson being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

The second half kicks off.

40'

The half-time whistle blows and both teams head for the dressing rooms.

41'

Fabulous play by Chiefs has led to Sam Cane being able to wriggle through a gap.

41'

Damian McKenzie has penalty kick attempt at goal but pushes it to the right hand side of the posts.

34'

Fabian Holland comes on for Highlanders.

34'

Pari Pari Parkinson leaves the field.

34'

Trouble here as Luke Jacobson breaches the defence.

29'

Penalty Goal

Damian McKenzie adds the points for Chiefs.

24'

This is dangerous for the defence as Pari Pari Parkinson bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

20'

This is dangerous for the defence as Hugh Renton bursts through to advance the Highlanders attack.

17'

Chiefs make a substitution with Samipeni Finau coming on.

16'

Chiefs make a substitution with Tupou Vaa'i coming off.

16'

A gap opened in the defence and Shaun Stevenson took full advantage.

12'

Freddie Burns steps up to take the penalty but pulls it wide and to the left.

Damian McKenzie has hooked the conversion to the right of the posts.

Try

Great hands by Chiefs leads to a try for Etene Nanai-Seturo

The defensive line has been broken as Etene Nanai-Seturo goes through the gap.

That's a great try assist by Damian McKenzie.

We are underway as the referee blows their whistle.

Match Details

  
 Chiefs v Highlanders 
  
 Round 3 
  
 Thu 9th March 2023, 10:05pm PST 
  
 FMG Stadium Waikato

Points Flow Chart

Chiefs win +21

Time in lead

Mins in lead

95%

% Of Game In Lead

47%

Possession Last 10 min

53%

Points Last 10 min

Key Events

Full Time

McKenzie

28 - 7

75'

Stevenson

26 - 7

73'

Burns

59'

21 - 7

Dawai

58'

21 - 5

Cane

21 - 0

57'

Finau

21 - 0

54'

Stevenson

16 - 0

51'

Frizell

50'

11 - 0

McKenzie

11 - 0

46'

Half Time

McKenzie

8 - 0

24'

Nanai-Seturo

5 - 0

Start

22m Entries

Avg. Points Scored

1.8

Entries

Avg. Points Scored

Entries

Attack Profile

Chiefs

Highlanders

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Defence Profile

Chiefs

Highlanders

More Less

Ruck Speed

0-3 secs

58%

48%

3-6 secs

27%

32%

6+ secs

11%

15%

Rucks Won

Chiefs vs Highlanders Kick Off Times & TV Channel

Chiefs face off against Highlanders in Super Rugby Pacific Round 3 on Thu 9th March 2023 at FMG Stadium Waikato. Kick-off in the UK is scheduled for 06:05. In South Africa it’s at 08:05 SAST, 19:05 NZST in New Zealand, 17:05 AEST in Australia and 22:05 EST in the US.

Chiefs won the last encounter but Chiefs are in the best form of their last 5 games.

Table Standings

Heading into the fixture the two sides are separated by 8 places in the league table with Highlanders in 1st and Chiefs in 9th as such Highlanders are favourites on paper.

Chiefs vs Highlanders Squads

The official squads for Chiefs vs Highlanders will become available around 24- 48 hours before kick-off. Teams can still make changes up to an hour before the match however.